Obituaries

Jacqueline Rose Aldrich

Jacqueline Rose Aldrich

Jan 15, 2016

Mrs. Jacqueline Rose Aldrich, age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016, in Biloxi. Mrs. Aldrich was born in Independence, MO and was a resident of the coast from 1974 until her passing. She gave her life to her community serving it with her many talents. She started using her delicious culinary skills and artistic...

Eddie Clinton McNair, Jr.

Eddie Clinton McNair, Jr.

Jan 14, 2016

Eddie Clinton McNair, Jr. died peacefully in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on January 14th, 2016, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 81-years-old. Born July 24, 1934 in Corinth, Mississippi he was the only child of his parents, Etha V. Webb McNair and Edward Clinton McNair. He graduated from Biggersville High School in 1953 and married his high-school sweetheart, Linda Lou...

Ida  Mae Simmons

Ida Mae Simmons

Jan 13, 2016

Mrs. Ida Mae Simmons, age 80, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Mrs. Simmons was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a member of the Fleur de Lis Ladies Auxiliary, member of VFW Post 6731 and former President of the VFW Post 2434. She was of the Catholic faith and formerly attended St. Michael Catholic Church. She...

Sean McCusker

Sean McCusker

Jan 12, 2016

Mr. Sean McCusker, age 58, of the Latimer Community, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, in Latimer. Sean was a native of Gulfport, was disabled and previously had worked for the Beau Rivage Uniform Control. He was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church in Latimer. Sean rejoined the Knights of Columbus Council # 15155 in Vancleave. He...

Fred Roy Lalla

Fred Roy Lalla

Jan 12, 2016

Mr. Fred Roy Lalla, age 83, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and a U. S. Army Veteran. Fred is survived by his wife of 46 years, Gloria Lalla; two daughters, Sylvia (Mike) Shiyou and Ritza (Larry) Parent; son, Brayan Lalla; three grandchildren, Michael...

Maureen Hollingsworth

Maureen Hollingsworth

Jan 12, 2016

Mrs. Maureen Hollingsworth, age 83, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Mrs. Hollingsworth lived on the MS Gulf Coast for 20 years working at Garden Park Hospital. She left Mississippi in 2008, relocating to Clarksville, TN to get away from hurricanes. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester “Holley” Hollingsworth; sons, Richard Daniel Dunklau...

Audrey Busbee Brou

Audrey Busbee Brou

Jan 12, 2016

Mrs. Audrey Busbee Brou passed peacefully from this life on January 12th, 2016, in Ocean Springs at the age of 94. Audrey is survived by her sister-in-law, Capt. (Ret.) Claire Brou; children, Edward “Joe” Brou, Caroline Gautier, Valerie Brou, and Gregory Brou, all of Ocean Springs and Julie Brou Comer (JR) from Fleming Island, Fl., eight grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren,...

Gregory  Scott  "Greg"  Baricev

Gregory Scott "Greg" Baricev

Jan 11, 2016

Gregory Scott Baricev, age 61, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016, in Biloxi. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and was employed in the family business, Baricev's Seafood Restaurant. Greg received his degree in Banking and Commerce from the University of Alabama. He was an avid cyclist and loved being outdoors. Greg was preceded in death...

Gilbert L. "Gil"  Camburn, USAF Retired

Gilbert L. "Gil" Camburn, USAF Retired

Jan 9, 2016

Gilbert Lamar "Gil" Camburn died January 9 at his home in Ocean Springs, ending a thirty-year battle with heart disease. Gil was born January 25, 1943, in Huffman, AR, the youngest child of Theo and Amanda Hawkins Camburn. He grew up on his parents' farm near Ripley, MS, and graduated from Falkner High School as valedictorian in 1960 and from...

Stephen Mark Leighton

Stephen Mark Leighton

Jan 7, 2016

A graveside Forgotten Hero Service on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th Street, Gulfport in charge of arrangements

Frank Jerome Doudna

Frank Jerome Doudna

Jan 7, 2016

Frank J. Doudna, 60, died January 7, 2016. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served for seven years. He worked as a painter and a carpenter in his post-military career. Frank was a leader at Gulfport High School where he graduated in 1973. He served as a senior class officer and also as a...

Claire Rossow

Claire Rossow

Jan 7, 2016

Claire Rossow, 79, of Gautier, MS passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 in Gautier. Claire had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 22 years. She was an extremely loving wife and mother. Claire was one of 10 children and family was her priority. She was fun-loving, full of life and full of advice. She is...

Eugene Earl Thomas

Eugene Earl Thomas

Jan 7, 2016

Eugene Earl Thomas, 85, of D’Iberville, MS died Thursday, January 7, 2016 in Hattiesburg. Mr. Thomas was born in Yocum, TX and was a lifelong resident of the coast. He was a U.S.M.C. Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents; and ten siblings. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5pm until 8pm on...

Harold Wayne Clark

Harold Wayne Clark

Jan 6, 2016

Harold Wayne Clark, 83, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Clark was retired from KAFB Civil Service after 40 years of service. He also served as an M.P. in the US Army in Korea. Mr. Clark lit up any room that he entered with his great sense of humor. He had...

Dallas Ramsey Pauls, USAF

Dallas Ramsey Pauls, USAF

Jan 6, 2016

S/Sgt. Dallas Ramsey Pauls, USAF, age 31, of Sumter, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, in Sumter. Dallas was a native of Vancleave and a 2002 graduate of Vancleave High School. He also graduated from MGCCC, Jackson County Campus and was attending Colorado Technical University. He was currently serving in the US Air Force for the past ten...

Rosetta  June  Mitchell

Rosetta June Mitchell

Jan 6, 2016

Mrs. Rosetta June Mitchell, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the age of 71. June was born to Victor and Hazel Emert on March 11, 1944 in Morristown, TN. She was raised after the age of three by Robert and Hazel Ridley in Morristown. On January 17th 1964, she married her husband Virgil Mitchell and...

Earlene Whittington Elliott

Earlene Whittington Elliott

Jan 6, 2016

Earlene Whittington Elliott passed away peacefully on January 6, 2016, to be with her husband, daughter, parents and sister. Earlene is survived by three sons, Keith Elliott of Lago Vista, TX; Scott Elliott and wife Rhonda of Schulenburg, TX; Wade Elliott and wife Dixie of Houston, TX, and son-in-law Joel Reber of Buffalo, NY; grandchildren, Chris Reber of Buffalo, NY,...

Mercedes Williams Hall

Mercedes Williams Hall

Jan 5, 2016

Mercedes Williams Hall departed this mortal life quietly, in her sleep, on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Mercedes, the daughter of Elmer and Cornelia Champagne Williams was a devoted Catholic and a lifelong member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Mercedes drew great comfort from her family and her church during these 90 years of her life. Mercedes, or Tootsie as she...

Mary  Ann  Vlahov Reigles

Mary Ann Vlahov Reigles

Jan 5, 2016

Mary Ann Reigles passed away peacefully at Cupertino Healthcare & Wellness in Cupertino, CA on Nov. 6, 2015 after a recurring bout with illness. She had moved out to Northern California to be closer to her children back in April of 2015. Mary Ann was born on August 16, 1932 in Biloxi, MS to Grace Hartman Vlahov and Antonio Vlahov,...

Curtis  Eugene "Gene"  Bloodworth

Curtis Eugene "Gene" Bloodworth

Jan 5, 2016

Curtis Eugene “Gene” Bloodworth, age 66, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport, MS from an aggressive throat cancer. He was the second son of James Curtis Bloodworth and Pearl Lorrene Blair Bloodworth born on February 9, 1949, at Army and Navy General Hospital in Hot Springs National Park, AR. As a member...